The very best and worst of humankind  
seem to collide at the identical time. 

Where there is a horrible affliction
Good rushes in to bring protection

When grief overtakes us, and we begin to cry
Friends walk with us, wiping tears from our eye 

As we slowly move along the timeline of our life
Looking back, seeing the meaning of our strife

All the threads in God's ultimate plan
Sewn together, completing every man

Ultimately, our very best is stitched by our very worst
Completing our character that our souls may not thirst

October 24, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Where the winds blow, I seem to drift along
Not giving a thought, always singing a song

Making the best wherever I might land
On the plains or a sea by the sand 

Happiness comes from my heart within 
Not from surroundings I find myself in

October 24, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

We are born to die physically in this world of sin
Only for my spirit to live eternal by inviting Jesus in

As my body grows weak and weary, my spirit grows eternally strong
I bow my head and Praise Him forever and forever, all day long

October 24, 3023
MarkWaldrop

Let Thy Holy Spirit, pure and free,
Dwell in me, a temple, let it be.
A sanctuary, a haven for grace,
In Your presence, I find my rightful place.

Guide my steps through darkness and light,
In Your presence, I find strength and might.
AMEN, I pray, with a heart sincere,
May Your love and spirit always be near.

October 23,, 2023
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MarkWaldrop

The Living Waters that flow through me
Bring ripples of kindness for others to see

The abundance of the water reaches deep into my soul
Quenching my thirst and forever making me whole

The freshness of the water I cannot explain
Bathing my soul like a warm, summer rain

Unexplained Love flowing through my soul
Not understanding how He Loves Me so


Bowing  my head, submitting my heart to Him
Constantly offering Thanks over and over again

October 23, 2023
MarkWaldrop

For those of you who aren't familiar with the term
Believe me, it's embarrassing, to say the least
When they call you on the carpet and say you're not invited to the next feast

I didn't think what I did was that bad 
Hard times hit and I was dead broke
They said what I did was no joke

They passed the offering plate and I made change.
I put in a five and took out a twenty
I thought that would be a plenty

I felt the Lord was okay with that considering the situation I was in
The Deacons said I had committed a great sin. 

Since none of them didn't offer to help
I saw an opportunity to feed my whelp

Well they still parading to church in their fancy clothes
I'm Worshiping God on the park bench
Only the Lord knows. 

I'm thankful for what I got. Seems like I got more than they will ever see
Worldy things you can't take with you to the grave believe me

What I got will last through death
The Love of God is the very best

October 23, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

Smile when your heart is breaking 
Smile even thoupgh your heart is aching

With God’s Love, you can smile all the day through
 You can always smile when no one smiles at you

A smile is so infectious; keep smiling all your life through
Winning the race one day, your smile will follow you

October 20, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Why was I born? A question asked since the beginning of time. 
The answer so far eludes me in my lifetime 

The one that has the answer, the master of the universe above 
I am but a single thread woven in the tapestry of his love 

The answer came to me one morn why I was born
To live each day serving others through the love of the Lord

October 21, 2023
MarkWaldrop